J T BAKER INC -- 0936 ASCORBIC ACID  -- 6810-00F049515
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:0936 ASCORBIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F049515
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:L-ASCORBIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID
CAS:50-81-7
RTECS #:CI7650000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 518 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH
    W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF WATE R FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIONIN ALL
    CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. STORE IN
    LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS, SECONDARY PROTECTIVE
    CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING. HANDLING OF MATERIAL SHOULD
    BE BY A PERSON TRAINED IN/SUPERVISED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN,
    CHEMICAL HANDLING. AV OID BREATHING DUST & SKIN/EYE CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR/DUST MASK.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME/DUST LEVELS
    AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:375F
Spec Gravity:1.65
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS/POWDER. ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AIR, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.